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Wind Power Hits Record 165 GW in 2025, Powering 138 Nations
Planet WinsApr 24

Wind Power Hits Record 165 GW in 2025, Powering 138 Nations

The world installed a record 165 gigawatts of wind power in 2025, with China alone adding 120 GW as countries turn to homemade energy for security. Wind now powers 138 nations and is proving to be more than clean energy—it's economic independence.

Google News - Wind Energy3 min read
Virginia Offshore Wind Project Now Powering 75% Complete
Planet WinsMay 15

Virginia Offshore Wind Project Now Powering 75% Complete

America's largest offshore wind farm started generating clean power for Virginia homes in March and is three-quarters finished. The massive project will eventually power hundreds of thousands of homes with renewable ocean energy.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
China's Floating Wind Turbine Sends Power to Grid
VideosFeb 13

China's Floating Wind Turbine Sends Power to Grid

A helium-filled wind turbine flying 2,000 meters high just delivered electricity into China's power grid for the first time. The breakthrough proves that harvesting stronger winds at high altitude isn't just science fiction anymore.

CleanTechnica2 min read
US Solar and Wind Hit Record 19% of Power in 2025
Planet WinsMar 26

US Solar and Wind Hit Record 19% of Power in 2025

America just set a clean energy record that's making electricity cheaper in some states. Solar and wind power supplied nearly one-fifth of the nation's electricity in 2025, with solar leading an expansion that's reshaping how we power our homes.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
Amazon Signs Germany's Largest Offshore Wind Power Deal
Planet Wins2d ago

Amazon Signs Germany's Largest Offshore Wind Power Deal

Amazon just locked in Germany's biggest single offshore wind energy agreement, powering the construction of a new Baltic Sea wind farm. The tech giant's partnership with Skyborn Renewables marks a major step forward in corporate renewable energy commitments.

Google: wind energy success2 min read
UK Approves 4 GW of Offshore Wind Power in Days
Planet WinsMay 16

UK Approves 4 GW of Offshore Wind Power in Days

Britain just greenlit three massive offshore wind farms that will power millions of homes and push the country closer to its clean energy goal. Wind now generates 30 percent of the UK's electricity, and that number keeps climbing.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Scientists Crack Code on Predicting Wind Power Surges
InnovationMay 28

Scientists Crack Code on Predicting Wind Power Surges

Researchers just solved one of renewable energy's biggest puzzles: how to predict dangerous power surges from wind farms before they happen. The breakthrough could help the world safely scale up clean energy as wind power prepares to overtake coal by 2026.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Europe Wind Power to Triple by 2033
Planet WinsMar 9

Europe Wind Power to Triple by 2033

Europe's wind energy capacity is set to more than triple in the next decade, powered by smarter technology and a wave of turbine upgrades. The surge promises cleaner air, lower energy costs, and a faster path to energy independence.

Google News - Wind Energy3 min read
Venezuela Could Power Itself 10 Times Over With Wind
SolutionsMar 21

Venezuela Could Power Itself 10 Times Over With Wind

The country known for oil reserves sits on enough offshore wind potential to generate 10 times its current electricity needs. Experts say Venezuela's shallow, windy waters could power a renewable energy transformation.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
America's Largest Offshore Wind Farm Powers Up in Virginia
Planet WinsMar 25

America's Largest Offshore Wind Farm Powers Up in Virginia

The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project just flipped the switch on its first commercial turbine, marking a major milestone for America's biggest offshore wind farm. When complete in early 2027, it will power 660,000 homes with clean energy.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Britain Breaks Wind Record, Powers 23 Million Homes
Planet WinsMar 27

Britain Breaks Wind Record, Powers 23 Million Homes

Great Britain just shattered its wind power record, generating enough clean electricity in 30 minutes to power 23 million homes. Wind and solar together are squeezing fossil fuels nearly out of the picture.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
China Pairs Solar and Wind to Power 120 Hours of Energy
Planet WinsMay 21

China Pairs Solar and Wind to Power 120 Hours of Energy

Chinese researchers mapped 320,000 solar facilities and 91,000 wind turbines to unlock a breakthrough in renewable energy reliability. When coordinated across provinces, solar and wind power can balance each other's natural ups and downs, cutting waste and powering the nation longer.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Ethiopia's New Wind Farm Brings Clean Power to Thousands
Planet WinsFeb 8

Ethiopia's New Wind Farm Brings Clean Power to Thousands

Ethiopia just connected 80 megawatts of wind power to its national grid, enough to light up thousands of homes while cutting carbon emissions. The Aysha II Wind Power Plant represents a growing partnership between Ethiopia and China in renewable energy development.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)2 min read
Sweden Opens 139MW Wind Farm Powering Volvo's Green Future
Planet WinsMay 21

Sweden Opens 139MW Wind Farm Powering Volvo's Green Future

A new wind farm in southern Sweden just started generating enough clean electricity to power tens of thousands of homes while helping Volvo build its sustainable future. The project includes a massive battery storage system to keep the power flowing when winds calm.

Google News - Sweden Renewable2 min read
India Adds Record 6.05 GW of Wind Power in One Year
Planet WinsApr 7

India Adds Record 6.05 GW of Wind Power in One Year

India just smashed its wind energy record, installing more clean power in one year than ever before. The country added 6.05 gigawatts of wind capacity, bringing its total past 56 GW and powering millions toward a cleaner future.

Google News - Renewable Energy Breakthrough2 min read
Sweden Hits Record April Wind Power in Renewable Milestone
Planet WinsMay 12

Sweden Hits Record April Wind Power in Renewable Milestone

Sweden just had its greenest April ever, with wind turbines generating more clean electricity than any previous year. The milestone shows how renewable energy is rapidly becoming the backbone of the nation's power grid.

Google News - Sweden Renewable2 min read
US Wind Power Set to Grow 35x Despite Trump Opposition
Planet WinsMay 26

US Wind Power Set to Grow 35x Despite Trump Opposition

Despite presidential resistance, America is experiencing its biggest wind power expansion in history. Courts are overturning administration blockades while new offshore projects race to completion.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
America's Largest Wind Farm Powers Up in New Mexico
Planet WinsJun 12

America's Largest Wind Farm Powers Up in New Mexico

The SunZia Wind Project just became the largest wind farm in the United States, with enough clean energy capacity to power millions of homes. After nearly 20 years of planning, this massive renewable energy project is already breaking records.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
10 Nations Pledge €9.5B for North Sea Wind Power
SolutionsFeb 5

10 Nations Pledge €9.5B for North Sea Wind Power

Ten European countries just committed €9.5 billion to build massive offshore wind farms that could power 143 million homes by 2050. From France to Norway, nations are teaming up to leave fossil fuels behind and transform the North Sea into a clean energy powerhouse.

Google News - Wind Energy3 min read
World's Tallest Wind Turbines Power 52,000 Homes in Germany
Planet WinsMar 30

World's Tallest Wind Turbines Power 52,000 Homes in Germany

Germany just flipped the switch on a groundbreaking wind farm featuring the world's first ultra-tall turbines designed specifically for areas with lighter winds. The Mahlsdorf project proves that modern technology can squeeze clean energy from places previously considered too calm for wind power.

Google News - Wind Energy3 min read

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